High-speed rail accessible lazy getaway towns perfect for laid-back travel

1. Zhejiang · Qingtian (Euro-Chinese fusion vibe) • Transport: 2h direct high-speed rail from Shanghai/Hangzhou, attractions within walking distance from station • Ultimate chill trio: ① Sip €0.3 espresso by the river (zone out at CHAT Coffee) ② Photoshoot at Ou River's "European town" (blue-hour nightscapes are stunning) ③ Shop at Overseas Chinese Import Mall (score Spanish ham for ¥30) • Must-eat: Xu's bursting fish balls, Happy French Bistro • Laziness perfected: All attractions within walking radius! ------ 2. Zhejiang · Puyuan (Song Dynasty town without crowds) • Transport: 1h high-speed rail Shanghai→Jiaxing South + 20min taxi • Ultimate chill trio: ① Exclusive ancient-style photoshoots (empty enough to feel private) ② Zen moments at Fushan Temple (rain + tea + Tang-Song wooden pagoda ASMR) ③ Stay at Meishang Hotel for free boat ride (open window to Jiangnan views) • Must-eat: Baoxiangtang claypot chicken (10min walk outside scenic area) • Laziness perfected: Stay inside to skip tickets & queues! ------ 3. Guizhou · Zhenyuan (stilt-house nightscape paradise) • Transport: 2h direct slow train from Guiyang (or high-speed rail to Sansui + transfer) • Ultimate chill trio: ① Watch dragon boats from riverside loungers (even fishing boats are picturesque) ② Grilled fish with red lantern reflections (lights on at 18:30) ③ Taxi up Shiping Mountain (20min to panoramic views) • Must-eat: Yuan's Tofu Shop fried jueba noodles with bean curd • Laziness perfected: Everything clustered near New Big Bridge! ------ 4. Jiangsu · Taicang (German-style metro getaway) • Transport: Shanghai Metro Line 11→Jiading North + 15min taxi • Ultimate chill trio: ① Beer & sausages on German Street (¥50 German fantasy) ② Sky Mirror photos at Art Museum (free rooftop - wear neutrals) ③ Liuhé windmill sunset (lighthouse + Yangtze River therapy) • Must-eat: Seasonal Shuangfeng lamb noodles (autumn/winter) • Laziness perfected: Perfect Shanghai side trip combo